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> Windshield replacement, Where to buy good clips for the metal trim
Ron914
post Jun 26 2026, 12:01 PM
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I am getting ready to pull my windshield so I can replace my dash top and padding .

Where is the best place to buy new clips for the metal trim ?

I figured while it's out I might as well replace the windshield with one I can see out of .
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post Jun 26 2026, 12:22 PM
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QUOTE(Ron914 @ Jun 26 2026, 11:01 AM) *

I am getting ready to pull my windshield so I can replace my dash top and padding .

Where is the best place to buy new clips for the metal trim ?

I figured while it's out I might as well replace the windshield with one I can see out of .


Hi Ron,
I just want to point out that you will not Regret putting in a new windshield frame with your new windshield. As long as you're doing the windshield you might as well go fresh, but it is easy for me to spend your money.

Best Bob B
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post Jun 26 2026, 12:50 PM
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QUOTE(Ron914 @ Jun 26 2026, 01:01 PM) *

I am getting ready to pull my windshield so I can replace my dash top and padding .

Where is the best place to buy new clips for the metal trim ?

I figured while it's out I might as well replace the windshield with one I can see out of .

Ron,
I just went through this with the LE. Unfortunately, the 914rubber ones are too brittle. Buy the OE Porsche clips. They're like $4-5 per clip so be ready for that. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) They are not cheap but neither is the chrome that they are tasked with holding down. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Pelican sells them.
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post Jun 26 2026, 01:03 PM
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I ended up buying OEM from a dealer. All others would not work.
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post Jun 26 2026, 01:15 PM
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QUOTE(friethmiller @ Jun 26 2026, 01:50 PM) *

QUOTE(Ron914 @ Jun 26 2026, 01:01 PM) *

I am getting ready to pull my windshield so I can replace my dash top and padding .

Where is the best place to buy new clips for the metal trim ?

I figured while it's out I might as well replace the windshield with one I can see out of .

Ron,
I just went through this with the LE. Unfortunately, the 914rubber ones are too brittle. Buy the OE Porsche clips. They're like $4-5 per clip so be ready for that. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) They are not cheap but neither is the chrome that they are tasked with holding down. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Pelican sells them.

Thanks Fred ,
Pelican is local for me so I will order some up .Do you know how many I will need ?
Rom
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post Jun 26 2026, 01:18 PM
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I very recently ordered a full set from 914Rubber and some "extras" from RMeuropean. I found the RM ones to work quite well.
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post Jun 26 2026, 01:19 PM
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QUOTE(burton73 @ Jun 26 2026, 01:22 PM) *

QUOTE(Ron914 @ Jun 26 2026, 11:01 AM) *

I am getting ready to pull my windshield so I can replace my dash top and padding .

Where is the best place to buy new clips for the metal trim ?

I figured while it's out I might as well replace the windshield with one I can see out of .


Hi Ron,
I just want to point out that you will not Regret putting in a new windshield frame with your new windshield. As long as you're doing the windshield you might as well go fresh, but it is easy for me to spend your money.

Best Bob B
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Hi Bob ,
Mine looks pretty good but yours looks a whole lot better . Is there a source for the metal trim around the windshield? Its always easier to spend someone else's money and more fun .
Ron
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post Jun 26 2026, 01:25 PM
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QUOTE(Ron914 @ Jun 26 2026, 03:15 PM) *

QUOTE(friethmiller @ Jun 26 2026, 01:50 PM) *

QUOTE(Ron914 @ Jun 26 2026, 01:01 PM) *

I am getting ready to pull my windshield so I can replace my dash top and padding .

Where is the best place to buy new clips for the metal trim ?

I figured while it's out I might as well replace the windshield with one I can see out of .

Ron,
I just went through this with the LE. Unfortunately, the 914rubber ones are too brittle. Buy the OE Porsche clips. They're like $4-5 per clip so be ready for that. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) They are not cheap but neither is the chrome that they are tasked with holding down. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Pelican sells them.

Thanks Fred ,
Pelican is local for me so I will order some up .Do you know how many I will need ?
Rom

I believe it’s 19. The 914rubber ones are too brittle and result in a failed install when they crack.
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post Jun 26 2026, 01:31 PM
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QUOTE(mepstein @ Jun 26 2026, 02:25 PM) *

QUOTE(Ron914 @ Jun 26 2026, 03:15 PM) *

QUOTE(friethmiller @ Jun 26 2026, 01:50 PM) *

QUOTE(Ron914 @ Jun 26 2026, 01:01 PM) *

I am getting ready to pull my windshield so I can replace my dash top and padding .

Where is the best place to buy new clips for the metal trim ?

I figured while it's out I might as well replace the windshield with one I can see out of .

Ron,
I just went through this with the LE. Unfortunately, the 914rubber ones are too brittle. Buy the OE Porsche clips. They're like $4-5 per clip so be ready for that. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) They are not cheap but neither is the chrome that they are tasked with holding down. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Pelican sells them.

Thanks Fred ,
Pelican is local for me so I will order some up .Do you know how many I will need ?
Rom

I believe it’s 19. The 914rubber ones are too brittle and result in a failed install when they crack.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Yep, 19.
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post Jun 26 2026, 02:10 PM
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Does one have to pull the windshield to replace the 19 clips and aluminum trim?

Thanks in advance,
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post Jun 26 2026, 02:40 PM
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Does one have to pull the windshield to replace the 19 clips and aluminum trim?

Thanks in advance,
Paul

Yes to the clips, no to just replacing trim. Use a trim tool to remove the trim. It's fragile.
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